Scout out the opposition

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From: A Tournament of the Intellect: Aiding the Eagle

Learn their strategies; their methods; the unwise devices by which the Eagle might best them.

Unlocked with Intellect: The Story So Far 2

Locked with Airs of the Games 31

Challenge information

Broad, Shadowy 120

• 82 - very chancy (41%)
• 102 - chancy (51%)
• 122 - modest (61%)
• 142 - very modest (71%)
• 162 - low-risk (81%)
• 182 - straightforward (91%)
• 200 - straightforward (100%)
  

The difficulty is equal to 80% of your base Shadowy, rounded. The given example is for base Shadowy 150.

Success

Strategems

You haunt [...] pavilions, garnering knowledge[...]. The Tigers[...] favour bold, showy manoeuvres[...]. The Kolomanians prefer dull caution: they rely overmuch on the Rook and[...] would rather cross themselves than lay finger upon a Knight. The Principles lead with their King[...]

• Shadowy is increasing…
•  You have contributed to Intellect: Aiding the Eagle. (Raises Intellect: Aiding the Eagle by ?)
•  The balance of the tournament shifts. (Sets Intellect: Currently in the Lead to [Whichever team is in the lead])
• Crowds cheer. Rivals clash. The Coilheart Games continue apace. [Airs of the Games change…] (random)
•  You've gained (0.45 x ( Base Watchful + Base Shadowy + Base Dangerous + Base Persuasive)) x Coilheart Renown

Failure

Very much appreciated

It seems the Tigers practise some games with living pieces. It seems the Tigers hadn't as many volunteers as they hoped. It seems that you were noticed...

• Shadowy is increasing…
• Crowds cheer. Rivals clash. The Coilheart Games continue apace. [Airs of the Games change…] (random)
•  Suspicion is increasing… (+1 CP)